The term 'Weeaboo'—often shortened to 'weeb'—evolved from a nonsensical word in the Perry Bible Fellowship comic into a cornerstone of internet slang used to describe obsessive Western fans of Japanese culture. It gained massive cultural traction through Filthy Frank’s viral 2014 video, which parodied fans who use broken Japanese phrases and prefer anime to real-life social interactions. While originally an insult, the term has since been partially reclaimed by the anime community as a self-deprecating label for their passion. The meme typically highlights the humorous gap between reality and the idealized version of Japan depicted in media, often featuring iconic tropes like katanas, body pillows, and exaggerated 'Kawaii' expressions.